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Big Joe Egan: The Toughest White Man on the Planet
 
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Big Joe Egan: The Toughest White Man on the Planet (Hardcover)

by Mike Tyson (Foreword), Tom Patti (Foreword), Joe Egan (Author)
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Product details

  • Hardcover: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Pennant Books Ltd (10 Dec 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 095503941X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0955039416
  • Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 16 x 2.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 168,756 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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    #51 in  Books > Biography > Sport > Martial Arts
    #89 in  Books > Biography > Sport > Boxing

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Ireland's best amateur boxing heavyweight is colourful Dubliner Big Joe Egan, who is a former Golden Gloves champion with a long illustrious career that includes fights against eventual World Champions of the calibre of greats like Lewis, Collins and Seldon. Big Joe, as he was affectionately known, never did bridge that gap from top ranked amateur to the pro ranks of boxing's cruel jungle. The reason why it never happened is the story of a big affable Irishman who never got the even rub of the green.

From the Inside Flap
Joe had the heart the size of a lion; we both represented Ireland together in international competitions. It meant more to Joe Egan to represent his nation than it did to fight for a professional title.
Steve Collins ‘The Celtic Warrior’
He is a guy who would die for his friends and would always go out of his way to make sure you are ok.
Jim Rock ‘ The Pink Panther’
I can still recall the deafening noise I could hear of an ecstatic Dublin crowd throwing money into the ring on the night of my world title fight. It was Joe fighting to the last draw of breath in a real bloodbath nubbins fight. Joe always fought wars win, lose or draw.
Dave ‘Boy’ McCauley
Joe Egan is one of those rare commodities a genuine nice guy who could really fight. Circumstances prevented him from reaching his true potential. Nevertheless my big affable friend has never allowed that to damage him as a person because he is a gentleman with a good humoured personality.

Barry McGuigan
When I first met Joe Egan it was like I knew him all my life. Since I have known him he has been a great friend, a great boxer and most importantly a great human being.
Sean Mannion


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5.0 out of 5 stars ITS A KNOCK OUT/brilliant read, 28 Mar 2006
By C. morgan "jim morgan" (carlow,ireland.) - See all my reviews
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having just finished reading joe egans book i have to say it was one of the best sporting biographies ive ever read,and ive read quite a few.from the first page to the last i was hooked.great insight into joes life,hes relationship with mike tyson and others.i recently met joe at the mike tyson after dinner speak in dublins burlington hotel,and he was a real gentleman,he was geat with fans and even though i myself just asked for an autograph he asked me would i like a picture also,which i found very nice.a big man,with a great story and most of all a great guy.anyway as i said before,if your looking for a good read,u wont go far wrong with big joe egan,fantastic stuff.go grab a copy,u wont be disappointed.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Quality read, 18 Nov 2005
More than just a story about some boxer who hit the ropes, cracking story of how it can all go wrong, with the forward by Mike Tyson this book will be up there with the best sellers at xmas.
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5.0 out of 5 stars What a read!, 2 Jan 2007
By R. PLAISTER "Rob P" (Birmingham, UK.) - See all my reviews
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This book runined by Girlfriends Xmas for 2006, as I just could not put down. Having briefly met the legend that is Joe Egan recently, I was fascinated to read about his life, and am so glad that I did. Joe recalls events with unnering accuracy and emotion, the stories about Mike Tyson and of The Lyndhurst pub, are the things films are made of. Come on Joe, lets see you in Hollywood soon.

Buy this, you won't regret it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars gentlememan Joe!
Just read this book and couldnt put it down! Was a great read, was well written with an extremely interesting insight into Joe's life covering all his ups and downs. Read more
Published on 15 Feb 2007 by John C

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Published on 13 Dec 2006 by Allstars

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Book, Cannot put it down!!! Gripping
Joe Egan or Big Joe has he is well known is a fantastic person, and this book just proves what an amazin character he is. Read more
Published on 1 Nov 2006 by Mr. Ian Butterworth

5.0 out of 5 stars very good read
A very entertaining read that is hard to put down. Provides readers with a different side of Mike Tyson that the media choses not to show
Published on 28 Aug 2006 by N. Greavy

5.0 out of 5 stars boxing fan or not you will love this!!
An absolutely brilliant book and fantastic pictures! One of the best I have read in a long time. This is a book where you just have to read it in one sitting as it will keep you... Read more
Published on 25 May 2006 by Joanne Crook

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A great read for fans of boxing ,and for those who just like a good book, really good story about one of the true gents of boxing
Published on 10 April 2006 by paul smith

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IHAVE READ NUMEROUS BOOKS FROM MOHAMMED ALI,ROY SHAW,PAUL GASCOIGNE,TO GEOFF THOMPSON AND MANY MORE BUT THIS BOOK BIG JOE EGAN IS BY FAR THE BEST IVE READ I WOULD RECOMEND THIS TO... Read more
Published on 3 April 2006 by newpratty

5.0 out of 5 stars Big Joe Egan
Excellent book. A must read a true story about a real fighter not just in the ring but in life itself. Even if you are not a boxing fan this is a great book 10 out of 10.
Published on 22 Mar 2006 by Roger Cunningham

5.0 out of 5 stars Totally Encapsulating!!!
My heart and mind have been captured! I experienced the entire spectrum of emotions any individual could possibly endure, whilst being totally engrossed. Read more
Published on 24 Feb 2006 by Pauline Foster

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
A Great Read, Gets better as you get into it, some great stories and a gripping realism.

I would recommend this book to anyone!

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